5/23/12

The wisdom of innocence!!!


There is something beautiful about these youngsters!  Whether it be animal or human seeing a young one is delightful.  That changes with time.  Cuddly puppies sometimes grow up to be aggressive, snarling brutes and occasionally babies do the same.  Human beings can be especially vicious and the Earth has far too many of that sort!!!  Once in awhile Christians do things that are contrary to the teachings of Christ and then there is a problem!!!  Here is an example of what could be...

Romans, Chapter 16
 17 Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them.  18 For those who are such don’t serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.  19 For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.  20 And the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Paul wrote Romans to prevent problems.  Although he had never been there when he composed these words, still, he knew some people there and wanted the best for them.  What better way to avoid problems than to present the truth of the Gospel and give exhortation to apply it?  However, Paul knew what people are capable of and so this passage was necessary.  A word of warning is time well spent and for me the emboldened, underlined portion says it all.  Know GOOD, be INNOCENT TOWARDS EVIL!!!  Hard to put that into practice???  Remember when you looked like the baby in the picture and be innocent towards evil?  You will be glad you did; trust me on this one!!!!!